"Semi-Mental" is a song by

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and the first single from their fourth album, ''

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'', and is a download only single. It was released on 25 December 2006. The song was not UK singles chart eligible as at the time, downloads only counted towards charts sales if there was a physical release.

Overview

Simon Neil Simon Alexander Neil (born 31 August 1979) is a Scottish musician, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for rock band Biffy Clyro. In 2003, Neil formed the side project Marmaduke Duke with Sucioperro, JP Reid, releasing two studio albu ...

has commented on the song, saying The song was also named single of the week by ''

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'' magazine. At the beginning of the music video, the words "Play Louder" are displayed. This is a reference to

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", which displays the words "Play Loud" at the beginning

Track listing

Songs and lyrics by Simon Neil. Music by Biffy Clyro. *Digital download #"Semi-Mental" – 3:22

Personnel

* Simon Neil – guitar, vocals * James Johnston – bass, vocals * Ben Johnston – drums, vocals * Garth Richardson – producer

Notes

External links

"Semi-Mental" Lyrics

"Semi-Mental" Guitar Tablature
* {{Authority control Biffy Clyro songs 2007 singles Songs written by Simon Neil Song recordings produced by Garth Richardson 2006 songs 14th Floor Records singles